The latest entry-level phones from mainstream Chinese brands are very interesting devices. Some of them come with an attractive design, each of them sports a huge battery, and most of them is even providing good performance thanks to the latest entry-level chipset by MediaTek and Unisoc. This is a comparison between the specifications of three devices which we consider among the greatest entry-level phones in the current period. We are talking about the Motorola Moto E32, the Redmi 10A by Xiaomi’s sub-brand, and the Realme C31.

Motorola Moto E32 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10A vs Realme C31

Motorola Moto E32 Xiaomi Redmi 10A Realme C31
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164 x 75 x 8.5 mm, 184 grams 164.9 x 77 x 9 mm, 194 grams 164.7 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm, 197 grams
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Unisoc T606, octa-core 1.6 GHz Mediatek Helio G25, octa-core 2 GHz Unisoc Tiger T612, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB –  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11 Android 11, MIUI Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Triple 16 + 2 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Single 13 MP
5 MP front camera		 Triple 13 + 2 + 0.3 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.8
5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

The design of the Motorola Moto E32 is too good to be a design of an entry-level phone. First of all, it comes with a punch-hole display instead of an ugly waterdrop notch. The rear side looks clean and elegant with that small camera module sporting the same color as the rest of the rear side. Further, the smartphone is water-repellent, which will be great for those who want to use their phone in the rain. Another device with a stunning rear side is definitely the Realme C31, reminiscent of Realme’s flagships such as the GT 2. The Redmi 10A is not so beautiful with that huge camera isle and thick bezels around the display including a waterdrop notch.

 

Display

The image quality provided by the displays of these phones is more or less the same. They are three IPS LCD panels with diagonals around 6.5 inches and an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. Nothing special, but they are sufficient for most of the people out there. The phone which wins the comparison is the Motorola Moto E32 because it is the only one with an above-average refresh rate: it goes up to 90 Hz for a smoother viewing experience. This device and the Realme C31 come with a side-mounted fingerprint reader,  while the Redmi 10A has a rear-mounted biometric sensor.

 

Hardware/Software

The most convincing hardware department belongs to the Xiaomi Redmi 10A. It is fueled by the MediaTek Helio G25 chipset which provides higher CPU and GPU performance than the Unisoc chipsets found in its two rivals. Further, it offers up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage, way more than the highest-end memory configuration of the Redmi 10A and the Realme C31 stopping at 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. The silver medal goes to the Realme C31 sporting a Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, up to 4 GB of RAM, and up to 64 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. All of these phones run Android 11 out of the box.

 

Camera

The best cameras belong to the Motorola Moto E32. First of all, it has a better 16 MP main camera. Further, it comes with two secondary sensors with 2 MP resolutions for macros and depth calculation, as well as a better 8 MP selfie camera. The Redmi 10A has just one single 13 MP shooter, while the Realme C31 has a 13 MP camera, a 2 MP macro lens, and a useless 0.3 MP depth sensor.

 

Battery

The batteries have exactly the same capacity: 5000 mAh. These phones should provide almost the same battery life because the components have more or less the same efficiency. But the Motorola Moto E32 is the only one with fast charging support.

 

Motorola Moto E32 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10A vs Realme C31: Price

You need at least €150/$160 for the Motorola Moto E32 and the Realme C31, while the Redmi 10A starts from €100/$105. The Motorola Moto E32 wins the comparison thanks to a higher refresh rate, better cameras, and fast charging, but you should consider that it is the worst one in terms of performance. The best hardware is provided by the Redmi 10A but all the other specifications are inferior, while the Realme C31 sits right in the middle between its two rivals.

 

 

Motorola Moto E32 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10A vs Realme C31: PRO and CONS

Motorola Moto E32

PROS

  • Better camera
  • 90 Hz display
  • Fast charging
  • Water repellent design
  • Side-mounted fingerprint reader

CONS

  • Inferior chipset

 

Xiaomi Redmi 10A

PROS

  • Better chipset
  • Great price
  • Up to 6 GB of RAM
  • Up to 128 GB of native storage

CONS

  • Inferior camera

 

Realme C31

PROS

  • Good chipset
  • Great rear design
  • UFS 2.2 internal storage
  • Side-mounted fingerprint reader

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

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